Latest earthquakes near Neuquen, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Neuquen, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Neuquen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Neuquen (also known as Neuquén), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:02 Argentina) |
M 2.9 | 242 km WSW from Zapala |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:21 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 203 km WSW from Zapala |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 18:02 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 204 km WSW from Zapala |
| 12 days ago (Mar 13 19:39 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 237 km NW from Zapala |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 00:27 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 292 km W from Zapala |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 01:07 Argentina) |
M 3.8 | 175 km NW from Zapala |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 00:37 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 283 km WSW from Zapala |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 02:18 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 260 km WSW from Zapala |
| 25 days ago (Feb 28 19:20 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 128 km NW from Neuquén |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 04:53 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 175 km WSW from Zapala |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 16:42 Argentina) |
M 2.2 | 203 km SW from Zapala |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 14:01 Argentina) |
M 4.4 | 255 km WNW from Zapala |
| 38 days ago (Feb 16 04:08 Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 328 km W from Zapala |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 09:38 Argentina) |
M 3.9 | 91 km WNW from Neuquén |
| 40 days ago (Feb 13 23:16 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 218 km NNW from Zapala |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 03:00 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 272 km SW from Zapala |
| 45 days ago (Feb 8 18:44 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 194 km NW from Zapala |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 18:06 Argentina) |
M 4.3 | 240 km WNW from Zapala |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 04:26 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 254 km WNW from Zapala |
| 49 days ago (Feb 4 20:01 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 285 km NNW from Zapala |
| 51 days ago (Feb 3 13:45 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 265 km NNW from Zapala |
| 51 days ago (Feb 3 10:40 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 242 km WNW from Zapala |
| 52 days ago (Feb 2 11:25 Argentina) |
M 3.6 | 194 km NW from Neuquén |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 15:19 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 175 km NNW from Neuquén |
| 62 days ago (Jan 23 15:31 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 298 km NNW from Zapala |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Neuquen
Neuquen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Neuquen, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Neuquen in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Neuquen that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Neuquen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Neuquen during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 103 | 95.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Neuquen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Neuquen occurred on Jul 17, 2023 00:05 local time (America/Argentina/Salta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north-northwest of Zapala, at a depth of 186 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Neuquen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:56, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Zapala. It is the strongest earthquake near Neuquen in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Neuquen, Argentina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Neuquen.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 00:05 (Argentina) |
M 6.6 | 86 km NNW from Zapala |
| Apr 28, 2021 23:17 (Argentina) |
M 5.6 | 194 km NNW from Zapala |
| Jan 12, 2020 23:01 (Argentina) |
M 5.3 | 181 km SSW from Zapala |
| Jun 23, 2017 07:00 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 160 km WSW from Zapala |
| Mar 7, 2019 02:10 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 84 km NW from Neuquén |
| Oct 31, 2015 22:28 (Argentina) |
M 4.9 | 287 km W from Zapala |
| Dec 29, 2020 16:29 (Argentina) |
M 4.8 | 179 km WSW from Zapala |
| Feb 11, 2021 11:01 (Argentina) |
M 4.8 | 194 km WSW from Zapala |
| Jul 8, 2019 22:07 (Argentina) |
M 4.7 | 248 km NNW from Zapala |
| 92 days ago (Dec 24 13:49 Argentina) |
M 4.7 | 195 km W from Zapala |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Neuquen
Earthquakes by city in Neuquen
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Neuquen, Argentina.
Use this regional Neuquen earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cutral-Có, Centenario, Plottier and San Martín de los Andes.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Neuquen.
When was the last earthquake in Neuquen, Argentina?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuquen on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 10:02 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-southwest of Zapala at a depth of 68km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Neuquen, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Neuquen, Argentina?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuquen on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:56 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Zapala at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Neuquen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Neuquen, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Neuquen. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
